Adhesive tape cleaner

ABSTRACT

The present invention relates to an adhesive tape cleaner for removing foreign substances such as dust or hair from clothes, blankets or the like. More particularly, the present invention relates to an adhesive tape cleaner comprising a cylindrical roller which has an outer surface having an accommodation part and which rotates about a center shaft; a handle which includes a fixing member ( 210 ) arranged to be projectable toward the accommodation part, and which is forcedly inserted into the center shaft; and a tape fitted to the outer surface of the roller. The fixing member is fixed at one point of the accommodation part when projected, thus easily recognizing the cut part of the tape.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates to an adhesive tape cleaner for removing foreign substances such as dust or hair from clothes, blanket or the like, and in particular to an adhesive tape cleaner which may use a typical adhesive tape available in the market and makes it possible to easily locate where an adhesive tape is cut since there are provided a fixing member and an accommodation part for fixing the fixing member, thus improving convenience when in use.

BACKGROUND ART

In general, it is hard to remove, through cleaning or washing, various impurities such as dust, hair, seam, etc. stuck on the surfaces of various products such as clothes, blankets, carpets, mattress, etc. which in general used at home or in life. When a vacuum cleaner or a washing machine is used in order to remove small-sized impurities, it may consume electric power, for which a box adhesive tape or a visible adhesive tape (hereinafter referred to as ‘typical adhesive tape’) is used a lot.

The above mentioned typical adhesive tape may be used in such a way that an adhesive surface is exposed, and the adhesive tape is drawn out by a predetermined length and is fixed in place and used. When the adhesive surface loses the nature of its function as an adhesive tape after it was used for a predetermined time, the corresponding exposed portion is cut off, and a new adhesive surface is drawn out and used.

However, the previously cut portion still remains adhered while the new adhesive surface is exposed, so it is hard to locate the cutting position, and while the adhesive surface is drawn out, the adhesive tape may be wound more than one round, which may result in over consumption of the adhesive tape. In addition, a predetermined cutting tool is necessary to cut off the portion where impurities are stuck on, which may cause inconvenience, so the user may be hurt.

Meanwhile, various kinds of adhesive tape cleaners are available in the market along with the adhesive tape to be inserted into the adhesive tape cleaner, but the price is higher as compared with the typical adhesive tape. When it needs to exchange the adhesive tape, all components may be disassembled or it needs to periodically wash and dry based on the kinds of products, which cause many conveniences.

RELATED PRIOR ART

1. Tape cleaner (Korean Patent Application No. 10-2006-0105682)

2. Cleaner for removing dust by using an adhesive tape (Korean Patent Application No. 20-1999-0023429)

3. Tape cleaner having tape cutter (Korean Patent Application No. 20-2004-0024333)

DISCLOSURE OF INVENTION Technical Problem

Accordingly, the present invention is made in an effort to resolve the problems in the conventional art, and it is an object of the present invention to provide an adhesive tape cleaner which is characterized in that there is provided a fixing member fixed at an accommodation part formed at a center shaft of a roller, so it is easy to recognize the cut part of the tape when using an adhesive tape cleaner, and the adhesive tape may be cut off at a proper position, thus decreasing the over consumption of the adhesive tape.

To achieve the above objects, there is provided an adhesive tape cleaner which may include a cylindrical roller which has an outer surface having an accommodation part and which rotates about a center shaft; a handle which includes a fixing member arranged to be projectable toward the accommodation part and which is forcedly inserted into the center shaft; and a tape fitted to the outer side of the roller.

In addition, the accommodation part is cut from an outer surface of the center shaft to the inner side in a shape of a wedge which gradually contracts in size upward toward a predetermined point, and the fixing member is formed in a longitudinal and thin rod shape.

Meanwhile, the adhesive tape may include a guide groove formed in such a way that it is cut by a predetermined length along an outer surface from the top of the roller positioned at the same line as the point, and the adhesive tape may be wound for a non-adhesive part formed at regular intervals to be positioned at a predetermined point, and a cutting line may be formed at both ends of the non-adhering portion.

In addition, the adhesive tape is stacked for the adhesive surface to be exposed to the outside, and the non-adhesive part is formed by a predetermined distance positioned at the point of the adhesive surface, and a cutting line is formed at both ends of the non-adhesive part.

Advantageous Effects

The present invention has advantages in that a wedge-shaped accommodation part is cut from an outer surface of the center shaft to the inner side and gradually contracts in size upward, and the fixing member is installed protruding toward the accommodation part, and when the fixing member protrudes, it may be fixed at the point, so it is easy to easily recognize where the adhesive tape is cut off, and the fixing member may be guided to be fixed at the point, thus enhancing the convenience when in use.

In addition, the fixing member is formed in a longitudinal and thin rod shape, so where the adhesive tape is cut off may be accurately recognized, and when using the adhesive tape cleaner, it is possible to prevent any interference with the fixing member.

The guide groove may be formed at the roller, and the adhesive tape inserted into the outer side of the roller may be cut along the guide groove, and since the cutting guide groove is formed at the adhesive tape, the cut adhesive tape is cut at a predetermined position, and even when the cleaner is repeatedly used, the adhesive surface may be easily drawn out, and the used adhesive tape may be easily removed. In addition, the consumption of the adhesive tape may be significantly decreased, which may results in economic use.

Meanwhile, the adhesive tape is wound for the non-adhesive part formed at regular intervals to be positioned at a predetermined point, and the cutting line is formed at both ends of the non-adhesive part, and it is possible to expose the adhesive surface so as to use the adhesive tape cleaner according to the present invention, and the adhesive tape may be easily cut off with the aid of the formation of the cutting line without using a predetermined cutting tool.

In addition, the adhesive tape wound for the adhesive tape to be exposed to the outside may be formed at the adhesive surface for the non-adhesive part with a predetermined length to be positioned at the point, and the adhesive surface exposed by easily tearing off using the cutting line formed at both ends of the non-adhesive part may be used to clean, and after the cleaning is finished, it is possible to easily tear off using the cutting line.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating the whole configuration of an adhesive tape cleaner according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating the whole configuration including a center shaft which applies to the adhesive tape cleaner according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a side cross sectional view illustrating the configuration of an adhesive tape cleaner according to the present invention.

FIGS. 4 a to 4 d are exemplified views illustrating a procedure where the fixing member which has applied to the adhesive tape cleaner is fixed at a predetermined point of the accommodation part according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view illustrating an example of a guide groove which has applied to the adhesive tape cleaner and of an adhesive tape cut along the guide groove according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is an exemplified view illustrating a procedure where an adhesive tape which has applied to the adhesive tape cleaner is used according to the present invention.

FIG. 7 is an exemplified view illustrating another example of a guide groove which has applied to the adhesive tape cleaner and of an adhesive tape cut along the guide groove according to the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view illustrating a state where a cutting guide groove is formed at the adhesive tape which has applied to the adhesive tape cleaner according to the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view illustrating a state where a non-adhesive part is formed at an adhesive tape which has applied to the adhesive tape cleaner according to the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The present invention is directed to an adhesive tape cleaner comprising a cylindrical roller which has an outer surface having an accommodation part and which rotates about a center shaft; a handle which includes a fixing member 210 arranged to be projectable toward the accommodation part, and which is forcedly inserted into the center shaft; and a tape fitted to the outer side of the roller, the fixing member is fixed at one point of the accommodation part when projected, thus easily recognizing the cut part of the tape.

The scope of the rights of the present invention is not limited by the following exemplary embodiments, and it is obvious that the present invention may be modified in various forms by a person having ordinary skill in the art without departing from the technical concepts of the present invention.

The adhesive tape cleaner according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 9.

As illustrated in FIG. 1, the adhesive tape cleaner according to the present invention may include a cylindrical roller 100, a handle 200, and an adhesive tape 300 which is inserted into the outer side of the roller 100. The adhesive tape 300 is a box adhesive tape or a visible adhesive tape which is available in the market (hereinafter referred to as ‘typical adhesive tape’), but it is not limited thereby.

The roller 100 rotates about the center shaft 110 formed in the center, and a fixing protrusion is formed at the top of the roller 100 while matching therewith, and when the adhesive tape 300 is inserted into the outer side of the roller 100, the fixing protrusion contacts with the top of the adhesive tape 300, thus preventing the adhesive tape 300 from separating, and the adhesive tape 300 may be fixed to rotate together with the roller 100. In addition, since the adhesive tape 300 is inserted into the outer side of the roller 100 and is fixed by the fixing protrusion, so when exchanging the roller 300, it does not need to separate all the components, which may result in easier exchange.

Meanwhile, the fixing protrusion, as mentioned earlier, may be formed at the top of the roller 100, but it is not limited thereto. The fixing protrusion may be formed in various forms or at various positions for the adhesive tape 300 to be fixed, and the number of the fixing protrusions is not limited.

The center shaft 110 is formed about the center of the roller 100, and as illustrated in FIG. 2, the outer side of the center shaft 110 may be formed in a cylindrical shape the radius of which is smaller than that of the roller 100, but it may be formed in various forms, not limiting thereto. However, since the handle 200 tightly fits the center shaft 110, and the roller 100 needs to independently rotate together with the handle 200, it is preferred that the inner side of the center shaft 110 may be formed in a cylindrical shape.

Meanwhile, when it needs to reuse the adhesive tape after impurities have been removed using the conventional adhesive tape, and the adhesive tape the adhering force of which has been lost, has been cut off, and after a predetermined time has lapsed, it is hard to recognize where the cut portion is positioned, so in the conventional adhesive tape, the user used to locate the cut portion based on his feeling. When repeatedly reusing the adhesive tape so as to remove the impurities, that the above procedure is repeated, may cause many inconveniences.

Therefore, the adhesive tape cleaner according to the present invention may include the accommodation part 111 formed at an outer surface of the center shaft 110, and at the handle 200, the fixing member 210 is installed protruding toward the accommodation part 111. When the fixing member 210 protrudes, the fixing member 210 may be fixed at the point 111 a of the accommodation part 111, thus recovering the above problems.

The adhesive tape 300 is inserted into the roller 100 for the cut portion of the adhesive tape 300 to be positioned on the same line as the point 111 a of the accommodation part 111, and the point 111 a means a portion of the accommodation part 111 where the fixing member 210 protrudes and is fixed for the handle 200 not to independently rotate.

The adhesive surface of the adhesive tape 300 is exposed, and the adhesive tape is wound one round and is used. Before and after the use of the adhesive tape cleaner according to the present invention, when the fixing member 210 is protruded and fixed at the point 111 a, the adhesive tape 300 inserted in the roller 100 may be fixed at the same position as where the cut portion has first present.

Therefore, when it needs to locate where the cut portion of the adhesive tape is after a predetermined time has passed or when it needs to cut off the adhesive tape the adhering force of which is lost due to the impurities after the use, it needs to protrude the fixing member 210 and fix the fixing member 210 at the point 111 a of the accommodation part 111, so the cut portion may be always positioned at the same positions. In this case, it is possible to easily recognize the cut position of the adhesive tape 300, thus enhancing convenience when in use.

Meanwhile, the accommodation part 111 may be formed in various forms depending on the type of the fixing member 210 and may be cut from the outer surface of the center shaft 110 to the inner side, namely, may be formed in a wedge shape which gradually contracts in size toward the point 111 a of the accommodation part 111.

Since the wedge-shaped accommodation part 111 is formed, as illustrated in FIGS. 2 and 3, a shoulder slanted toward the point 111 a may be formed. The shoulder serves to guide for the fixing member 210 to protrude and to be fixed at the point 111 a of the accommodation part 111.

Hereinafter, the procedure where the fixing member 210 is fixed at the point 111 a of the accommodation part 111 will be described.

When it needs to locate the cut portion of the adhesive tape 300 when using the adhesive tape cleaner according to the present invention, the user pushes the fixing member 210 installed at the handle 200 to protrude toward the accommodation part 111 as illustrated in FIG. 4A, and the thusly protruded fixing member 210 comes into contact with the shoulder.

The shoulder as mentioned earlier is slanted upward toward the point 111 a of the accommodation part 111. If the fixing member 210 is continuously pushed up, as illustrated in FIGS. 4B and 4C, the fixing member 210 naturally slides toward the point 111 a while keeping contacting with the shoulder, and rotates the roller 100 for the cut portion of the adhesive tape 300 to be on the same line as the fixing member 210.

Finally, the fixing member 210, as illustrated in FIG. 4D, is fixed at the point 111 a and no longer moves. At this time, the cut portion of the adhesive tape 300 is placed at the same position as the point 111 a of the accommodation part 111, thus easily locating where the cut portion of the adhesive tape 300 is.

Thereafter, when using the adhesive tape cleaner according to the present invention, the fixing member 210 is lowered to position within the handle 200, and the roller 100 may rotate independently from the handle 200 since there is not any interference with the fixing member 210.

Meanwhile, in the accommodation part 111, there may be further provided a support protrusion which protrudes from the accommodation part 111 on the same line as the point 111 a as illustrated in FIG. 2 so as to prevent the fixing member 210 from separating when the fixing member 210 is not fixed at the point 111 a of the accommodation part 111.

At the roller 100, there may be formed a guide groove 120 which is cut by a predetermined length along the outer surface from the top, and it is preferred that the guide groove 120 is positioned on the same line as the point 111 a of the accommodation part 111, but it is not limited thereto. Since the adhesive tape 300 is cut along the guide groove 120, the adhesive surface of the adhesive tape 300 may be easily exposed, and the used adhesive tape may be easily removed.

As illustrated in FIGS. 2 and 5, the guide groove 120 may be cut by a predetermined length along the outer surface from the top of the roller 100. If the guide groove 120 is cut down to the bottom of the roller 100, the adhesive tape 300 may not be wound to the extent where the adhesive surface of the adhesive tape 300 may be exposed, so it needs to cut down to the portion which is spaced apart upward by a predetermined interval from the bottom of the roller 100.

In addition, the adhesive tape 300 may be cut in the same shape as the guide groove 120 by inserting a cutting tool such as a knife blade into the guide groove 120. Since the guide groove 120 is positioned on the same line as the point 111 a of the accommodation part 111, when the adhesive tape 300 is inserted into the roller 100, it does not need to consider where the cut portion is. Since the adhesive tape 300 is inserted into the roller 100 and is cut along the guide groove 120, the adhesive tape 300 may be cut off where the fixing member 210 is fixed.

Furthermore, in case where the adhesive tape 300 is cut along the guide groove 120 before the adhesive tape cleaner of the present invention is used, a space is formed where the adhesive tape 300 is cut. When the adhesive tape 300 the adhering force of which is lost, is removed, the user inserts a finger inside of the space, thus easily cutting, so a cutting tool such as knife, scissors, etc. is not necessary. Since it does not continuously need to use a cutting tool for cutting, the convenience when in use increases, and any hurts may be prevented.

When viewing from the outer surface of the roller 100, the bottom of the guide groove 120 may look like a smooth curve, thus forming a sharp tip. When cutting along the guide groove 120 suing a cutting tool, the bottom of the guide groove 120 is formed in a smooth curve, thus easily cutting the adhesive tape 300, which may lead to enhanced efficiency.

During the fixing procedure for the next use after the adhesive surface of the adhesive tape 300 is exposed, if the adhesive tape 300 is over released and is wound more than one round, the adhesive tape 300 which has not been actually used when cutting the adhesive tape 300 may be cut off, which may cause over consumption of the adhesive tape 300.

However, as for the adhesive tape 300 cut along the guide groove 120, when the adhesive tape 300 is wound while the adhesive surface of the adhesive tape 300 is exposed, it is possible to wind up the adhesive tape 300 by one round. The adhesive tape 300 may be cut along the guide groove 120 which is spaced-apart by a predetermined interval from the bottom of the roller 100, and during the removing procedure for removing the used adhesive tape 300, it is possible to obliquely cut by inserting a finger into the space formed where the adhesive tape 300 is cut. The portion which is cut along the guide groove 120 may be obliquely cut.

The procedure where the adhesive tape 300 cut by the guide groove 120 will be described in details. The adhesive surface including the portion which is obliquely cut as illustrated in FIG. 6 is exposed, and the adhesive tape 300 is wound by one round, and the obliquely cut portion is fixedly attached to the adhesive surface. When it needs to remove the adhesive tape, 300 the adhering force of which is lost, after impurities are removed, the adhesive tape 300 is obliquely cut by inserting a finger into the space formed where the cut portion of the adhesive tape 300 is formed. Therefore, the obliquely cut portion remains continuously, and in the next steps, the adhesive tape cleaner may be repeatedly used in the way as described earlier.

Since the adhesive tape 300 may be used after it is wound only by one round, it is possible to prevent the adhesive tape 300 from being over wound, thus preventing over consumption of the adhesive tape 300. The cutting may be performed at the same position, and the used adhesive tape 300 may be easily removed.

In addition, as illustrated in FIG. 7, the guide groove 120 may be obliquely formed, not vertically, about the center of the roller 100. When cutting along the obliquely formed guide groove 120, the cut portion of the adhesive tape 300 may be also obliquely formed. In this case, it is advantageous in that the adhesive surface may be easily exposed as compared with the adhesive tape 300 which is cut along the guide groove 120 formed in the vertical direction with respect to the center of the roller 100.

The handle 200, as described earlier, tightly fits the center shaft 110, and in the drawings, the handle 200 may be formed in a cylindrical shape, but it is not limited thereto. The handle 200 may be formed in a shape to the extent that there may be not any problems when using the adhesive tape cleaner of the present invention.

In addition, the handle 200 may include a fixing member 210 which may be installed protruding toward the accommodation part 111. The fixing member 210 may be made in various shapes to be fixed at the point 111 a of the accommodation part 111. The handle 200 may further include a member having elasticity like a spring for the handle 200 to easily return to the initial position after it protrudes toward the accommodation part 111.

The fixing member 210 may be fixed at the point 111 a of the accommodation part 111, but in case where the fixing member 210 is made too bulky, when the adhesive tape cleaner of the present invention is used, the fixing member 210 may be caught on, so it is preferred that the fixing member 210 may be formed in a longitudinal and thin rod shape. Since the end portion of the fixing member 210 formed toward the accommodation part 111 has a smooth curve, when it moves contacting with the shoulder, it is possible to minimally reduce frictional force.

Since the fixing member 210 is formed in a longitudinal and thin rod shape, it may be stably and accurately fixed at the point 111 a, and it is possible to accurately locate where the adhesive tape 300 is cut.

The adhesive tape 300 is inserted into the outer side of the roller 100, and the typical adhesive tape may be also used, so the price is low as compared to the conventional adhesive tape cleaner which should use only the exclusively designed adhesive tape. In addition, in case where the guide groove 120 is formed at the roller 100, the typical adhesive tape may be cut along the guide groove 120, thus acquiring the same function as the exclusively designed adhesive tape, and without the guide groove 120, the adhesive tape 300 may be cut, thus securing the same role.

The above feature will be described in details. A cutting guide groove 310 may be formed at the adhesive tape 300 by cutting by a predetermined length along the outer surface like being cut along the guide groove 120 from the top of the adhesive tape 300. FIG. 8 is a view illustrating the adhesive tape 300 wherein the cutting guide groove 310 is formed.

Even when the guide groove 120 is formed, the adhesive tape 300 with the cutting guide groove 310 may be inserted into the roller 100, so the adhesive tape 300 may be cut at constant positions, when repeatedly using it, the adhesive surface may be easily exposed. In addition, the used adhesive tape 300 may be easily removed. It is possible to significantly reduce the use of the adhesive tape 300, which is so economical.

As illustrated in FIG. 9, the adhesive tape 300 may be round for the non-adhesive part 320 formed at regular intervals to be positioned at a point. A cutting line is formed at both ends of the non-adhesive part 320. Since the wound non-adhesive part does not contact with another non-adhesive part 320, it is possible to easily tear off the cutting line formed at an end of the non-adhesive part 320, thus easily exposing the adhesive surface.

The cutting line may be formed at an end of the non-adhesive part 320, but as illustrated in FIG. 9, in case where the cutting line is formed at both ends of the non-adhesive part 320, it is advantageous to easily expose the adhesive surface in both directions irrespective of the directions the adhesive tape 300 is wound in for use.

The cutting line may allow the adhesive surface to be easily exposed, and with the cutting line, it is possible to easily remove the adhesive tape 300 the adhering force of which is lost, so cutting does not cause any inconvenience even when the cutting tool such as scissors or knife is not used, and it is possible to prevent any hurts due to carelessness.

Meanwhile, different from the typical adhesive tape, the adhesive tape 300 may be wound for the adhesive surface to be easily exposed. In this case, it does not need for the user to turn the adhesive tape upside down so as to expose the adhesive surface of the adhesive tape when it needs to clean, thus enhancing convenience when in use.

The typical adhesive tape is wound in a state where the adhesive surface is not exposed to the outside, however as not illustrated in the drawings, the adhesive tape 300 is stacked in a way where the adhesive surface is exposed to the outside, and on the adhesive surface, the non-adhesive part 320 with a predetermined length may be formed at the point, and a cutting line may be formed at both ends of the non-adhesive part 320.

Since the adhesive surface is exposed to the outside, as described earlier, it does not need to expose the adhesive surface, and when the adhesive tape 300 is inserted into the roller 100, the non-adhesive part 320 positioned at the point and the accommodation part 111 are positioned on the same line, and the fixing member 210 is operated, thus easily locating the position to be cut. Furthermore, since the adhesive tape 300 is stacked, and the current line is formed, the user can easily cut the used adhesive tape 300.

As described above, the present invention is directed to an adhesive tape cleaner, which may include a cylindrical roller 100 which is configured to rotate about a center shaft 110 at an outer surface of which an accommodation part 111 is formed; a handle 200 which includes a fixing member 210 installed protruding toward the accommodation part 111 and tightly fits the center shaft; and an adhesive tape 300 which is inserted into an outer side of the roller 100, wherein when the fixing member 210 protrudes, the fixing member 210 is fixed at a point 111 a of the accommodation part 111, thus easily locating where the adhesive tape 300 is cut.

The accommodation part 111 is cut from an outer surface of the center surface 110 toward an inner side and is formed like a wedge which gradually contracts in size toward the point 111 a, and the fixing member 210 is guided to be fixed at the point 111 a, thus increasing convenience when in use. 

1. An adhesive tape cleaner, comprising: a cylindrical roller 100 which has an outer surface having an accommodation part 111 and which rotates about a center shaft 110; a handle 200 which includes a fixing member 210 arranged to be projectable toward the accommodation part 111 and which is forcedly inserted into the center shaft 110; and a tape 300 fitted to the outer side of the roller 100, the fixing member 210 is fixed at a point 111 a of the accommodation part 111 when projected, thus easily recognizing the cut part of the tape
 300. 2. The cleaner of claim 1, wherein the accommodation part 111 is cut from an outer surface of the center shaft 110 toward an inner side and is formed like a wedge which gradually contracts in size toward the point 111 a, and the fixing member 210 is guided to be fixed at the point 111 a.
 3. The cleaner of claim 1, wherein the fixing member 210 is formed in a longitudinal and thin rod shape.
 4. The cleaner of claim 1, wherein a guide groove 120 is cut by a predetermined length along an outer surface from the top of the roller 100 positioned on the same line as the point 111 a, so the adhesive tape 300 is cut along the guide groove 120, thus easily cutting after use.
 5. The cleaner of claim 1, wherein the adhesive tape 300 is cut by a predetermined length along an outer surface from the top to form a cutting guide groove 310, thus easily cutting after use.
 6. The cleaner of claim 1, wherein the adhesive tape 300 is wound for the non-adhesive part 320 formed at regular intervals to be positioned at the point, and a cutting line is formed at both ends of the non-adhesive part 320, thus easily exposing the adhesive surface and easily cutting.
 7. The present invention relates to an adhesive tape cleaner for removing foreign substances such as dust or hair from clothes, blankets or the like. More particularly, the present invention relates to an adhesive tape cleaner comprising a cylindrical roller which has an outer surface having an accommodation part and which rotates about a center shaft; a handle which includes a fixing member 210 arranged to be projectable toward the accommodation part, and which is forcedly inserted into the center shaft; and a tape fitted to the outer surface of the roller. The fixing member is fixed at one point of the accommodation part when projected, thus easily recognizing the cut part of the tape. 